Millwright Lead

External•Sedro Woolley, WA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright Lead installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs machinery and equipment used in manufacturing operations, including 5-axis mills, compressors, CNC machines, waterjets, ovens, autoclaves, forklifts, overhead cranes, and vacuum pumps. The role performs preventive maintenance inspections and services using hand tools, power tools, and man lifts as required, with the goal of ensuring reliable operation and minimizing production downtime. The Lead supports internal customers, maintains maintenance and repair supplies, follows company safety, 5S, and HazMat practices, and communicates with supervisors and other leaders about equipment downtime. Lead-specific duties include scheduling and prioritizing work and directing employees. The position requires mentoring millwrights as appropriate and may require 24/7 on-call availability when assigned to a rotational call-in schedule. The role reports daily to the Facilities Manager and is located in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR and EAR regulations. The hourly wage range is $24–$50, plus a discretionary bonus. Additional pay may be available for off-shifts, off-site work, access pay, and applicable security clearance. Actual compensation depends on job-related factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR and EAR regulations.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Proficiency in troubleshooting in the field.
Good communication skills and mechanical aptitude.
Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain organization and inventory of maintenance and repair supplies.
Ability to work well under pressure and complete multiple deadlines.
Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance.
For the Lead role, strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical certificate.
One to five years of experience in the field or a related area, depending on level.
Certification to operate an overhead crane, forklift, man lift, and scissor lift, or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment, including 5-axis mills, compressors, CNC machines, waterjets, ovens, autoclaves, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services on assigned machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and man lifts as needed.
Help ensure equipment operates reliably and minimize production downtime.
Provide a high level of customer service to internal company entities.
Comply with company safety, 5S, and HazMat practices.
Maintain organization and inventory of maintenance and repair supplies.
Assist with or mentor millwrights in machinery repairs, as appropriate to level.
Communicate with supervisors and other leaders to keep equipment downtime to a minimum.
For the Lead role, schedule and prioritize workload and direct employees.
Work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines; maintain punctuality and good attendance.
Be available for 24/7 on-call duty when assigned to the rotational call-in schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.